About our Hearing Instrument Specialist in Maine

Dale Rapke - Hearing Essentials’ Owner/ Hearing Instrument Specialist

Seeing patients in the York office, Dale Rapke’s certification spans over 20 years of excellent customer care. He holds licenses in both Maine and New Hampshire, frequently cares for those in rehabilitation or nursing facilities, and was recognized as “Essential” to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

He is known for his patience and has a unique ability with the complexities of hearing aid programming. Because of this, patients are often referred to him to assist with challenging hearing aid fittings. His reviews speak of this, and the long-time loyalty of his customers demonstrate the type of professional service Dale continues to provide.



You see, not all hearing loss is alike, nor can over-the-counter amplifiers help everyone. Get the right hearing aid fit for your hearing loss and within your budget. Call Dale to seek his professional guidance. Hearing Loss is THE invisible handicap but, with today’s technology, most people with hearing loss can greatly benefit.

Look who’s BACK in Town! Mary H. Ross, Hearing Instrument Specialist, Mary Ross oversees the Waterboro office and brings with her over 30 years of remarkable customer care. Mary has been well recognized in this area for her long-time community service. Her career started with Southern Maine Hearing Aids with the owner Bob Fay and has taken her to several other communities under the direction of other hearing aid professionals. Mary loves seeing the faces of her long-time customers when they walk in the office door! She knows service!

Trained in hearing testing and fitting of the latest hearing aid technology, she will find the best fit for your hearing loss, and in your budget!